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spiff

Pronunciation: [spɪf]

Word

Context: "appearance"

(verb) to make something look nicer or more attractive. It's like when you clean up your room or put on new clothes to look sharp.

Example

She spiffed up her dress with some new accessories before the party.

Example

He didn't spiff up for the event, so he looked quite messy.

Example

Are you going to spiff up your room for the guests?

Context: "style"

(noun) an impressive or stylish appearance or quality. When something has spiff, it looks really good and catches people's attention.

Example

The new car has a lot of spiff, making it stand out on the road.

Example

That old sofa has no spiff at all; it looks boring and worn out.

Example

What do you think gives that outfit its spiff?

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